A method of making a light source includes the steps of forming a first optical component having a phosphor material in fixed relation to a first multilayer interference reflector, providing a second optical component having an LED capable of emitting light that excites the phosphor material, and positioning the first optical component to receive emitted light from the second optical component.
CROSS-REFERENCE
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/443,274, 60/443,232, and 60/443,235 all filed Jan. 27, 2003, and all incorporated by reference herein.
A semiconductor laser device is provided, which comprises a semiconductor laser element having a light emission surface, a reflective member having a reflective surface, and a light diffusing member provided between the light emission surface and the reflective surface. The light emission surface and the reflective surface face each other so that an external resonance cavity is provided therebetween. Scattered light is emitted from the light diffusing member.
